HDD · SATA · 4TB
HGST Ultrastar 7K4000 vs Hitachi Ultrastar 7K6000 4TB
The price verdict
HGST Ultrastar 7K4000 4TB has the lower cost per TB.
Price comparison, including shipping; not an overall reliability rating.
↓ Lower cost / TB
HGST Ultrastar 7K4000 4TB →$78.99
$19.75 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-14 02:07 UTC
Buy on eBay →Compared drive
Hitachi Ultrastar 7K6000 4TB →$399.00
$99.75 / TB
Newprices last checked 2026-10-13 14:12 UTC
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the short version
- ▸On today's best listings the HGST Ultrastar 7K4000 4TB is 80% cheaper per terabyte ($19.75/TB vs $99.75/TB). Prices move — check the live table below.
spec by spec
✓ marks the better value for each comparable specification.
| Spec | HGST Ultrastar 7K4000 | Hitachi Ultrastar 7K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per TB (today) | ✓$19.75/TB | $99.75/TB |
| Best total price | ✓$78.99 | $399.00 |
| Workload rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Warranty | EOL / seller only | EOL / seller only |
| MTBF | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours |
| Cache | 64 MB | ✓128 MB |
| Spindle speed | 7,200 RPM | 7,200 RPM |
| Recording | CMR | CMR |
| Form factor | 3.5" | 3.5" |
Specs are manufacturer figures for each family; prices are the cheapest in-stock listing found on the last ingest, including shipping. Used and refurbished listings may differ in firmware, sector size and remaining warranty — verify with the seller.
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